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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.36, 225.60 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.36, 225.60 and 140.64 is: 211.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.36 : 225.60 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.36/225.60 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.36x = 225.60 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.36x = 31,728.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,728.38/150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.02

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